Hungary: Fresh Whole Chicken Market 2025

Fresh Whole Chicken Market Size in Hungary

The Hungarian fresh whole chicken market rose slightly to $X in 2021, surging by 2.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Fresh whole chicken consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fresh Whole Chicken Production in Hungary

In value terms, fresh whole chicken production rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 28%. Fresh whole chicken production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Whole Chicken Exports

Exports from Hungary

Fresh whole chicken exports from Hungary stood at X tons in 2021, picking up by 5.2% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 44% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of fresh whole chicken exports from Hungary, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +8.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fresh whole chicken exported from Hungary were Romania ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Austria ($X), together comprising 97% of total exports.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +7.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fresh whole chicken export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+20.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Fresh Whole Chicken Imports

Imports into Hungary

After four years of growth, purchases abroad of fresh or chilled whole chickens decreased by -20.3% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken imports reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Romania (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of fresh whole chicken imports to Hungary, together accounting for 79% of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia, which together accounted for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +41.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Romania ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest fresh whole chicken suppliers to Hungary, together accounting for 84% of total imports. Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

Among the main suppliers, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +56.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average fresh whole chicken import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 13%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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